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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

AI Used To Track Down & Arrest Shayne GRAHAM

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – A driver is facing charges after an Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) notification alerted police in Haldimand County.

On November 16, 2025, at approximately 9:35 p.m., a member of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol and was alerted by the ALPR of a traffic infraction on Indiana Road.

A traffic stop was initiated; however, the driver fled the scene. Police later located the individual, and they were subsequently taken into custody.

Shayne GRAHAM, 53-years-old of York has been charged with the following offences:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Flight From Peace Officer
  • Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code (three counts)
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order (two counts)
  • Drive While Child Passenger Not Properly Secured
  • Driving While Under Suspension (five counts)
  • Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on November 20, 2025.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Ryan MACDONALD & Laura PEARL Arrested

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP, ON) – Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals after a stolen vehicle was recovered in the Township of Laurentian Valley (TLV).

On November 15, 2025, at approximately 10:20 a.m., police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at an abandoned hunt camp in TLV. Police recovered a stolen pickup truck from Trois Rivieres, Quebec, at the scene and two individuals were taken into custody. Stolen credit and debit cards were also recovered by police.       

As a result of this investigation 30-year-old Ryan MACDONALD and 29-year-old Laura PEARL, both of Nova Scotia, are each charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

MACDONALD is facing the additional CC charges:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – two counts
  • Failure to comply with release order – four counts

Both accused individuals were held for a bail hearing and remain in custody until their next appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 17, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher LAFRANCE – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF HILTON, ON) – The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducts a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check that results in impaired charges.

On Friday November 14, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the East Algoma OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E check when a silver pickup truck approached officers on Base Line Road in the Township of Hilton.

A roadside breath test was completed using an Approved Screening Device (ASD), resulting in a FAIL. The driver was arrested and transported to Sault Ste Marie OPP detachment for further testing.

Christopher LAFRANCE, 45 years-old from Cobourg was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario of Court Justice in Elliot Lake on December 4, 2025. The vehicle was impounded for seven days

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Desan GRANT-MARTIN Arrested With Child Drug Traffickers – Details Released #3Strikes

(DRYDEN, ON) –  Three individuals are facing drug trafficking related charges following a traffic stop in Dryden.

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m. CST, officers with the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Albert Street.

Through an investigation with the support of the Dryden OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and their ongoing investigation into the trafficking of illicit drugs in the City of Dryden, officers seized suspected cocaine, fentanyl, crack cocaine, oxycodone pills, Canadian currency, and various drug-related paraphernalia.

As a result, Desan GRANT-MARTIN, 20 years old from Orangeville, was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – over $5000
  • Failure to comply with release order

The accused is held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on November 19, 2025.

A 16-year-old from Toronto, was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – over $5000
  • Failure to comply with release order

The accused is held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on November 17, 2025.

A 13-year-old from Toronto, was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – over $5000
  • Failure to comply with release order

The accused is held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on November 28, 2025.

If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact Dryden OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit crimestoppers.ca.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Donald NELSON – Impaired Operation

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one people after responding to multiple impaired driving incidents this past week.

On Friday, November 7, 2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Renfrew OPP officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the Town of Renfrew. 

As a result of the investigation, Donald NELSON age 58 of Quebec was charged with:

–      Operation while impaired- drugs  

–      Dangerous operation

–      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

Tanya Wilson – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON)- The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual with impaired driving following a traffic complaint in the City of Temiskaming Shores.

On November 6, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers with the Temiskaming OPP responded to a report of a vehicle being driven erratically on Whitewood Avenue in Temiskaming Shores.

Officers attended the area and located the vehicle parked at a local business. Upon speaking with the driver, officers detected an odour of an alcoholic beverage. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired and transported to the Temiskaming OPP Detachment for further testing.

Tanya Wilson, 46 years old, of Temiskaming Shores, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury on December 9, 2025.

The vehicle was impounded for seven days, and the driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days under the Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) program.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases

Shot Fired During Home Invasion – Details Released #StandYourGround

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – An early morning home invasion in Puslinch Township has sent one person to hospital with a gunshot wound. 

Just after 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services responded to a report of a home invasion in Morriston, Puslinch Twp.

Upon arrival, emergency services located one individual who had sustained injuries from a firearm. The victim was transported to a local hospital.

Police believe the suspects fled in a nearby vehicle.

The details surrounding the incident are being investigated, and more information will be provided as the investigation progresses. This incident is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

Any person with information regarding this incident should contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you have any home video surveillance or dash-camera footage that may assist police, please contact the OPP.

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Kenora OPP Pellatt Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Christopher PAQUETTE Arrested

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one individual after a stolen vehicle was located.

On Friday, November 7th, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., an officer on general patrol observed a vehicle reported as stolen in the area of Sunnyside Road, Kenora. During the investigation, an individual was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher PAQUETTE, 40 years old, from Pellatt Township, Kenora, has been charged with:

 • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on a future date.

The OPP remains committed to serving the province by protecting citizens, upholding the law, and preserving public safety.

Anyone with information regarding suspected unlawful activity is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Herbert PELEIKIS Arrested For Drunk Driving Following Hit & Run

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired operation after a collision was reported.

On November 13, 2025, at 6:50 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report from a member of the public that a vehicle had collided with construction equipment on Evans Avenue E in Gravenhurst and left the scene. Officers located the vehicle nearby and subsequently arrested and charged 69-year-old Herbert PELEIKIS of Gravenhurst, ON with Impaired Operation, Impaired-Over 80, Operation while Prohibited and Failure to stop after accident. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 2, 2025 to answer to his charges.

Impaired driving continues to be a significant factor affecting the safety of Muskoka roads. If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1. For more information on impaired driving, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving.

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OPP Police Press Releases Woodstock Zorra

Devin Grewal – Drunk Driving

(ZORRA TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual from Zorra is facing impaired driving related charges after a single vehicle collision on Road 88.

On September 27, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision that had occurred on Road 88, in the Township of Zorra. Officers attended and spoke with the lone occupant of the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries.

On November 13, 2025, Devin Grewal, 25-years-old, of Woodstock was charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Dangerous Operation

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on January 6, 2026.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Area OPP Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Joseph GOLDEN – Drunk Driving

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On October 13, 2025, at approximately 7:34 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting speed enforcement along Bruce Road 15 in the Municipality of Kincardine and stopped a vehicle for stunt driving.

While interacting with the driver, a roadside screening device was administered, registering a fail. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Saugeen Shores Police Service for further testing.

Joseph GOLDEN, 48-years-old, resident of Tavistock, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt, HTA 172(1)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on January 14, 2026, to answer to the charges.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

George DRYSDALE – Drunk Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving charges against an individual from Ottawa.

Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on November 14, OPP observed the individual attempting to purchase alcohol at a local gas station. The officer suspected the individual to be under the influence of alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized and the individual was taken back to Ottawa Detachment for further testing. The driver registered more than twice the legal limit.

As a result, George DRYSDALE, 30 years of age faces the following charges:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused, who had a G2 licence, received a 90-day driving suspension and had his vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused is set to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

$30,000 Drug Bust

(SUDBURY, ON) – Three individuals are facing multiple charges following a drug trafficking investigation, resulting in the seizure of cocaine, oxycodone and a loaded handgun with an estimated combined value of $30,380.

This investigation was led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), in partnership with the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Drug Enforcement Unit. On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, search warrants were executed at two locations in Sudbury on Highway 69 and Bancroft Drive by members from:

·        OPP OCEB

·        GSPS DEU

·        GSPS Canine

·        OPP North East Region Communtiy Street Crime Unit

·        OPP Nipissing West Detachment

Officers seized suspected cocaine, oxycodone pills, a handgun with a loaded magazine and one round chambered, six cellular telephones, a knife and $150 in Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, three individuals were arrested and charged with offences under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Terrell CAIN, 27 years-of-age, of Scarborough was charged with:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

The above accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury.

Trinity SIMON, 24 years-of-age, of Sudbury was charged with:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The above accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on December 10, 2025.

Christian ZAKRZEWSKI, 24 years-of-age, of Unionville was charged with:

·        Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm

·        Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

·        Careless storage of a firearm

·        Possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle

·        Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – oxycodone

The above accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases Uncategorized

Murder – Two Arrested and One Wanted, Request for Public Assistance

(CALEDON, ON) – Two individuals have been arrested and one is wanted in connection with a 2020 attempted murder in Vaughan and a 2021 homicide in Bolton.

On Thursday, November 12, 2020, at approximately 6:30 p.m., York Regional Police (YRP) responded to a shooting on Steeles Avenue West in Vaughan. One victim was identified and transported to hospital for treatment.

On Monday, January 18, 2021, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a shooting on Harvest Moon Drive, Bolton, in the Town of Caledon. It was reported that two individuals entered a residence and shot two occupants inside the home, one of whom was the victim of the November 2020 incident in Vaughan. Officers located the other occupant, 65-year-old Giovanni COSTA of Bolton, deceased at the scene.

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Christopher BROWN, 28 years old of Barrie, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Attempt murder, s. 239(1)(a)
  • Conspiracy to commit murder, s. 465(1)(a)
  • Discharge firearm with intent, s. 244
  • Possession of firearms contrary to prohibition order, s. 117.01(1)

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Neheniah TIRFE, 25 years old of Toronto, was arrested and charged with the following CC offences:

  • First degree murder, s. 235(1)
  • Attempt murder, s. 239(1)(a)

Both of the accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

As part of the ongoing investigation, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, a province-wide warrant was issued for Waheed BARAKZIYE, 48 years old of London, Ont. who has been charged with the following CC offences:

  • First degree murder, s. 235(1)
  • Attempt murder, s. 239(1)(a) – two counts
  • Conspiracy to commit murder, s. 465(1)(a)

Members of the public are urged not to approach this individual. If seen, please contact police immediately. A photo of the wanted individual is attached to this release.

While the first incident was initially investigated by YRP, both incidents are now being investigated by the Caledon OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

The Government of the Province of Ontario is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Giovanni COSTA.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

1 Million In Cocaine Taken Off Streets – Expect Prices To Rise

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Two individuals are facing drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Fort Frances.

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 3:20 a.m., members of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing unusual driving behaviour. During the investigation, officers located 11 kilograms of suspected cocaine inside the vehicle. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is approximately $1,000,000. Following further investigation, the following charges were laid:

Gail MCRAE, age 59, of Winnipeg was charged with

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

Candice YETMAN, age 37, of Winnipeg was charged with

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

Both accused were held for bail and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances at a later date.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).